Dance/Movement Therapy

Dance Movement Therapy (DMT), also known as dance/movement psychotherapy, is a form of expressive therapy that uses movement and dance as a therapeutic tool to support emotional, cognitive, social, and physical integration of individuals. It is based on the premise that movement and the creative process can be powerful tools for self-expression, exploration, and healing. Dance Movement Therapy is practiced by trained professionals known as dance movement therapists.

Dance Movement Therapy is applied in various contexts, including mental health treatment, rehabilitation, trauma recovery, and personal development. It is recognized as a creative and holistic approach to therapy that values the innate connection between movement, emotion, and mental well-being. The practice is guided by ethical principles, and therapists typically have specialized training and certification in Dance Movement Therapy.

Areas it can help in: helps in weight loss, boosts mood, clarity of thoughts, boosts self esteem, helps couples form a deeper bond, self-awareness, relationships

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https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/dance-movement-therapy